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NASA repairs Juno space probe camera from 600 million kilometers away

Jupiter and Earth were near their closest all year, but it still took over half an hour for a signal to go from Earth to the probe or vice-versa.

The north polar region of Jupiter’s volcanic moon Io was captured by the JunoCam imager aboard NASA’s Juno during the spacecraft’s 57th close pass of the gas giant on Dec. 30, 2023.
 An illustrative image of an asteroid near the Earth.

Asteroid the size of 145 Elmos to fly past Earth on Tuesday, July 15 - NASA

 An asteroid is seen flying near the Earth, specifically near the Middle East, in this artistic illustration.

Two asteroids the size of 32 George Washingtons to pass Earth on Fourth of July - NASA

 Smoke and steam billow across Launch Complex 39B as the launch of Space Shuttle Discovery on mission STS-121.

Netflix to stream live NASA launches and missions


Asteroid 2024 YR4 could hit the Moon in 2032 with a 4.3% chance

NASA says even if it hits, the Moon's orbit will remain unchanged.

 On March 26, the James Webb Space Telescope captured images of asteroid 2024 YR4.

Jewish entrepreneur Jared Isaacman won’t helm NASA after Trump yanks nomination

Donald Trump has withdrawn his nomination of Jared Isaacman, a Jewish entrepreneur who has traveled privately to space himself, to helm NASA.

 Sept. 15, 2024, shows Jared Isaacman, mission commander, stepping out of the manned Polaris Dawn mission's "Dragon" capsule after it splashed down off the coast of Dry Tortugas, Florida, after completing the first human spaceflight mission by non-government astronauts of the Polaris Program.

Asteroid the size of 12.5 gorillas to pass Earth Wednesday in close flyby - NASA

Asteroid 2025 KF is set fly very close to the Earth this Wednesday, according to NASA. Its size is comparable to 12 and a half fully grown gorillas.

 An asteroid is seen flying near the Earth, specifically near the Middle East, in this artistic illustration.

NASA's advanced telescope embarks on a two-year mission to map the universe

During the mission, the scientific team is expected to investigate the early stages of the universe’s expansion and search for frozen molecules that may indicate life in other planetary systems.

 SPHEREx

Aging with dignity: The telescope that changed space exploration celebrates 35 years

The Hubble Telescope, 35 years of groundbreaking discoveries, continues to surprise despite glitches, retirement risk, and replacements, remaining at the forefront of space research.

Hubble Telescope

NASA unveils new Hubble images capturing cosmic wonders

Hubble provides unparalleled images, capturing stunning visuals from Mars to the birth and death of stars.

 The Crab Nebula.

A Geological Enigma in Jezero Crater: Perseverance Rover unveils 'Skull Hill'

Scientists theorize it may be an igneous 'float rock' transported from elsewhere.

 A Geological Enigma in Jezero Crater: Perseverance Rover unveils 'Skull Hill'.

NASA discovers evidence of Mars' ancient CO2-rich atmosphere in Gale Crater

Discovery suggests Mars once had a CO2-rich atmosphere and conditions suitable for life.

 Gale Crater. Illustration.

Oxford researchers used NASA data to date the crucifixion of Jesus

Biblical scholars suggest the moon turned blood-red after his death, aligning with ancient scriptures.

 Oxford researchers used NASA data to date the crucifixion of Jesus. Illustration.

Astronomers anticipate Blaze Star's next eruption could light up the sky in 2025

The explosion could make T CrB as bright as Polaris, visible to the naked eye.

 Astronomers anticipate Blaze Star's next eruption could light up the sky in 2025.

Webb telescope documents alien planet's death plunge into a star

The James Webb Space Telescope reveals that planets may spiral into their stars, rather than being swallowed by expanding red giants. This changes our understanding of planetary destruction.

 Artist's impression of NASA's James Webb Space Telescope.